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Someone threatened my allotment.

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BigBarbara · 12/04/2024 11:49

I was sat in my allotment, minding my own business, having just potted some beansprouts and some mad couple come bowling over to me demanding I move my chair and leave their allotment!

I'd only just settled in with my voddy & orange in a Stanley Cup and a copy of Take A Break.

Weather was 19° and not muddy at all.

They said its their land! I said it bloody ruddy is not, I've been here 10 years and I put this bloody ruddy shed here myself. It cost me £89 from B&Q. And I had to pay someone from the face book £40 to put it up too. In cash!

AIBU to think finders keepers, losers weepers?? If they wanted the land they shouldn't have waited 3 months to come visit, even if it had been pissing it down for months and who in their right mind would bother with checking an allotment in a pissy February right after moving and being ill too?

I'm currently going through my paper bin to find some cardboard to make some signs saying 'Big Barbara's Beansprouts, keep away'
And tonight I'm going hedgehog hunting so I can strategically place the prickly bastards on leads around the perimeter of MY land.

The cheek of some people!

(Dear MNHQ this is satire and for a laugh. For legal reasons I am not in fact Big Barb and have no intentions of tethering hedgehogs. Please don't call the RSPCA)

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TrtseHkpr · 18/04/2024 16:45
Grin
laura180984 · 15/04/2024 20:00

Bloody brilliant 😂😂

dreadisabaddog · 14/04/2024 22:33

Rookiesboy · 14/04/2024 21:01

So Babs, are you still hiding the BBQ you borrowed/ nicked from your mate on the said allotment? Will you be firing it up to feed all the outraged Mumsnetters on here who will be marching down to support your 'Dig in'. Better make it vegan roasted veg only for all the Swampy types marauding your way!

I mean, all the outraged mners will be fine with a spatchcock chicken and a massive salad... hopefully Babs is friends with the security guard at Waitrose who can turn a blind eye while she borrows a few bags of rocket (don't think it's the right season for stolen patch rocket yet?)

BabsMustGo · 14/04/2024 22:30

🤣🤣🤣

Rookiesboy · 14/04/2024 21:01

So Babs, are you still hiding the BBQ you borrowed/ nicked from your mate on the said allotment? Will you be firing it up to feed all the outraged Mumsnetters on here who will be marching down to support your 'Dig in'. Better make it vegan roasted veg only for all the Swampy types marauding your way!

OnHerSolidFoundations · 14/04/2024 13:09

#IStandWithBigBabs

BionicBadger · 14/04/2024 13:08

Did the hedgehogs savage any interlopers last night @BigBarbara?

Craftyhidehi · 14/04/2024 13:04

Big Babs, have you considered squatting in the allotment next to the one your in now?

Imbusytodaysorry · 14/04/2024 12:44

BigBarbara · 12/04/2024 12:00

Wa just trying to be a bit silly and raise a smile :(

It’s definitely funny if you know the original post 😆

Darkbutstarrynight · 14/04/2024 12:39

@Koptforitagain Have a look at who actually posted that entry......

Boombadaboom · 14/04/2024 10:32

🤣🤣

Koptforitagain · 14/04/2024 10:04

YaMuvva · 13/04/2024 20:24

Definitely. Attention seeking twat she is.

Nice 🙄.

Nanaof1 · 14/04/2024 08:52

LadyWiddiothethird · 12/04/2024 15:00

Reported as its a TAAT.

AAwww!!! A MN tattletale! How very quaint, hateful and loserish!

Congrats! NGSTFUASD!

And it's not a TAAT as it can stand alone. Don't you have some puppies to kick or some children to scream at?

Nanaof1 · 14/04/2024 08:44

Hobnobswantshernameback · 12/04/2024 13:55

Satire is meant to be funny

I am so very sorry that your sense of humour was lost in the last century. Check the attic, as the little bugger has been known to hide where you least expect it!

Nanaof1 · 14/04/2024 08:39

BigBarbara · 12/04/2024 12:00

Wa just trying to be a bit silly and raise a smile :(

And you have succeeded! Ignore the sad sacks whose lives are so very miserable that they feel the need to bring others down to their level.

Luckily, no ladder can go down that far.

Nanaof1 · 14/04/2024 08:33

EricHebbornInItaly · 12/04/2024 20:08

@LadyWiddiothethird what a joy vacuum you are. Surely you could just read another thread not spoil the fun of those enjoying it. I’ve had a shit of a day, found out some very upsetting news health wise and this thread made me laugh. It’s not exactly hurting anyone is it? 🤷🏻‍♀️

What a jobsworth 🙄🙄🙄

I'm sorry you got some upsetting news, health-wise. My DH (so us) also got some upsetting health news today and decisions need to be made. This thread and the related ones have made me smile and be able to breathe.

I really don't understand the need for some to be killjoys. Do they stand near the booths that feature a picture with Santa and scream at the children, "He's not real! Grow up you silly three-year-old!"?

There are threads that don't pertain to my interests or curiosity, so I skip them. The killjoys/crabby-apples/smile-swipers need to butt out and go touch some grass.

AlwaysTheRenegade · 14/04/2024 04:26

WearyAuldWumman · 12/04/2024 13:46

It gave me a smile.

Me too 😊

MumTeacherofMany · 13/04/2024 21:59

Remember how much of a sanctuary your allotment is Barbs. Who cares if they legally own it. That's just a technicality! Tell them to f**k off!

dhfoody47 · 13/04/2024 21:46

Tickled me! 😂

Bernardo1 · 13/04/2024 21:39

You're really rather silly.

KateDelRick · 13/04/2024 21:03

YaMuvva · 13/04/2024 20:24

Definitely. Attention seeking twat she is.

😂ha ha! Good one!
Maybe it's really Barbara.....😉

whatsappdoc · 13/04/2024 21:02

Anyone else picturing @BigBarbara as Pam Ferris from Rosemary and Thyme? Good on you Barb for standing your ground.

Sunquest · 13/04/2024 20:46

KateDelRick · 13/04/2024 20:12

Anyone else think that this Barbara is the OP from the other threads, YaMuvva?.

Yep.

ImTheMidsomerMurderer · 13/04/2024 20:32

Well played @BigBarbara well played 🙌🏻 Made me laugh and I'm sure it made @YaMuvva laugh too!!

YaMuvva · 13/04/2024 20:24

KateDelRick · 13/04/2024 20:12

Anyone else think that this Barbara is the OP from the other threads, YaMuvva?.

Definitely. Attention seeking twat she is.